Explorer 500 Review
4.5Overall Score
The Explorer 500 combines exceptional performance with portability. Whether halfway up a mountain or in the middle of a desert, the small and lightweight voice and broadband data communications device provides remote high speed access to Internet, e-mail, fax, voice calls, video conferencing and streaming, and corporate servers. It also supports LAN, USB, Bluetooth and phone/ fax interfaces.Explorer 500 is based on the same core technology as Explorer 700, making for easy switching between models.
Features and Benefits
Broadband Data
- With standard IOP at speeds up to 464kbps get access to email, the Internet, corporate networks and send large file attachments over a secure connection
Streaming IP
- Supports a range of guaranteed on-deman Streaming IP rates from 32kbps to at least 128kbps
Simultaneous Voice and Broadband Data
- Make phone calls at the same time as accessing data applications via a standard desktop phone
Secure
- Meets military and government requirements for security and supports all major VPN products and encryption standards
SMS
- Send and receive text messages via your laptop – up to 160 characters – to and from any mobile phone
Robust Hardware
- Terminals are reliable and durable, as well as water and dust proof
Easy to Use
- No technical expertise or training is needed to set up and use BGAN so you can go online within minutes